But a presentation to the BSAVA Congress in Manchester also heard fears that providers could potentially be accused of wrongdoing without even knowing about it.
Practices are also being urged to move quickly if they have “appropriate and eligible” candidates for roles before the process of implementing the new regulations begins next month.
New survey shows that 79% of veterinary graduates go straight into full-time employment following their degree programme – well ahead of medicine, dentistry and teaching.
Competition and Markets Authority finds that, out of 2,831 postcode districts across the UK, 1,134 – or 40.06% of the total – could have competition issues.
Several organisations and companies have raised concerns about the potential impact of the proposed investigation, though one senior figure argued it could eventually help to stem the tide of departures.
Defra announces neutering cut-off point for canines aged below seven months on 31 January 2024 has been extended to 30 June 2025 “following engagement with veterinary industry”.
RVC study highlights clinicians’ concerns about their ability to persuade prospective owners away from the breeds – and urges sector’s largest bodies to take the lead.
RVC researchers say their work with Cornell University found significantly higher levels of key indicators in cases of MLPL than in an adult control group.
Almost 27,000 dogs were vaccinated during a week-long project in Mumbai as officials hope to keep up the momentum towards eradicating the disease completely.
Despite inflationary pressures likely continuing for the foreseeable future, plus regulatory scrutiny of the wider sector, deputy chief executive Ben Jacklin remains confident of further growth.
The Dog Control Coalition has urged the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure appropriate support measures are in place before its planned restrictions on the breed type come into force.
The warning is in a new report that suggests more than a quarter of UK veterinary professionals in permanent employment had received no pay rise at all in the past 12 months.
The BVA and British Veterinary Zoological Society have described new rules on the keeping of primates as domestic pets as “a step in the right direction”, but maintain concerns about exactly how they will be enforced.
XLVets officials hope the work, which has been outlined on International Women’s Day, will explore whether the challenges facing women seeking leadership roles have changed in recent years.
“We have made this short film to recognise the remarkable work that vets, nurses, care assistants and receptionists do on the front line every day” – Paul Higgs, chief veterinary officer at CVS.
